Originally posted by Sleepyferret:
"but many animals that are kept as pets I feel like should not be because they are clearly only so the human can look cool, edgy, rich, or whatever to his friends." I am going to try and think of that while cleaning litter boxes from now on Anyone who has ferrets has probably experienced panic when a ferret has found a new hiding place to nap and you can't find them. That awful fear that they have somehow
found a way out to their "natural habitat" where chances of survival are almost zero unless they are found by some human. LOL Also is the relief and delight of finally finding that hiding place. They are so smart and funny and keep you on your toes. Ferrets are the most joyous pets I have ever met and more theraputic than any prescription. They can be high maintenance, between cost of quality food and medical expenses, but for people who love them it is worth it !! Not everyone wants to make that commitment and I think many "used to be ferret owners" didn't do any research before getting one. Not affectionate? I love my dogs dearly, but there is nothing like little fuzzy ferret kisses
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I couldn't agree with you more!!! I have 11 "wonderful" ferrets along with 3 cats. My ferrets are far more enjoyable than my cats. Ferrets "exude" life, on the rainest days they can bring "sunshine" to my life with their dance of joy and wonderful personalities!! I also work with the local shelter and have seen what condition ferrets that are "turned loose" in the wild look like.....they are skinny and staving ( some don't even make it)!! As for the biting...now mine will "kiss" you to death..lol. I truely feel sorry for all those who judge a ferret without ever really knowing a ferret, it is truely "their" loss!! They are the only animal who has a trait associated with them..."The Dance of Joy"!!!